Title 14 — Crimes
77 chapters · 525 sections in this title.
14 V.I.C. § 251 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning—“arson” means the willful and malicious burning of a building of another with intent to destroy it;“bomb” means any explosive, incendiary or poison gas device that may be detonated under specified conditions…
14 V.I.C. § 252 Arson in the first degree
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(a) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree when, with intent to destroy or damage a building, or while in the commission of any felony, he starts a fire or causes an explosion, and:(1) the building is inhabited or occupied, or the person has a reason to believe the build…
14 V.I.C. § 253 Arson in the second degree
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Whoever maliciously burns any building of another with intent to destroy it under circumstances not amounting to arson in the first degree, shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years.
14 V.I.C. § 254 Incendiarism
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(a) Whoever willfully and maliciously burns any bridge exceeding $50 in value, or any building or vessel, not the subject of arson, or any growing or standing crop, grass or tree, or any fence not the property of such person, shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years. (b) Whoeve…
14 V.I.C. § 255 Setting on fire goods, grasses, or other property on lands
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Whoever willfully and maliciously or negligently sets on fire any goods, grasses or shrubbery or other property, on any lands, shall be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
14 V.I.C. § 256 Placing and detonating of bombs
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Whoever willfully and maliciously or negligently causes a bomb to be placed on any property which causes fire or concussion damage leading to a fire on property has committed arson in the first degree and shall be fined $50,000 and imprisoned for 20 years.